Question 9 of 30
The factor which indicates a drug related emergency is life-threatening is:
A
Altered mental status.
B
Dilated pupils slow to respond to light.
C
Lack of coordination and slurred speech.
D
High, low or irregular pulse.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: High, low or irregular pulse..
Irregular, abnormally high, or low pulses indicate cardiovascular or neurological instability, suggesting the drug may be causing systemic life-threatening failure rather than just behavioral changes.